Casual Labourer - Parks & Open Space Services

Job ID: 3284 

Openings:  Up to 25

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21 

Division: City Planning & Community Services 

Department: Parks & Open Space Services 

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA 

Type of Posting: Internal & External

 Employment Type: Casual

Hourly Salary: $18.93 - $26.60

Date Posted: February 2, 2026

Closing Date: July 2, 2026

Love a good sunrise? Enjoy working outdoors? Want to make a real difference in your community?
Whether you’re a student looking for hands-on experience or someone eager to kickstart a rewarding career, the City of Regina has seasonal casual opportunities waiting for YOU!

We’re hiring for multiple branches within our Parks & Open Space Services Department, and there’s something for everyone! These seasonal roles are a fantastic way to get your foot in the door, many employees return year after year and grow into permanent positions.

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Work outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Regina’s parks and green spaces
• Gain valuable experience in a variety of roles
• Opportunities for training and wage increases
• Access to City perks, benefits, and pension plans
• Earned Days Off (EDOs) for work-life balance

What We’re Looking For

We want reliable, motivated, and positive team players who thrive in a collaborative, inclusive environment. If you’re a self-starter who can work independently, exercise good judgment, and deliver excellent customer service, you’ll fit right in!

Requirements:

• Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs safely
• Dependable and proactive attitude
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills
• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

Positions Available 

Pick your Top 3 preferences when applying!

Golf Courses – $18.93 - $26.60/hour after training

Love working outdoors and keeping greens in pristine condition? Join our Golf Courses team and help maintain four beautiful courses—Tor Hill, Murray, Joanne Goulet, and Lakeview Par 3! Duties include turf care, irrigation, operating turf equipment, and using string trimmers to keep fairways and greens looking their best.

Education & Experience:

• Experience in golf course maintenance, irrigation, and operating turf equipment
• Valid Pesticide Applicators License is an asset

Forestry – $18.93 - $26.60/hour after training

Passionate about trees and the environment? Join our award-winning Urban Forestry team and help care for Regina’s tree canopy! Duties include pruning and removing trees, operating chainsaws and pruning saws, and maintaining specialized forestry equipment.

Education & Experience:

• Experience using chainsaws and pruning saws
• Aerial truck and brush chipper operation experience
• Valid 1A or 3A license and ISA Certification are assets

Horticulture – $18.93/hour - (up to $26.60/hour)

Love flowers and creating vibrant outdoor spaces? Join our Horticulture team and help beautify Regina. Duties include planting and watering flowers, caring for greenery, and performing general maintenance on our trees and shrubs.

Education & Experience:

• Experience planting flowers and knowledge of plant species preferred
• Completion of horticultural courses is an asset

Integrated Pest Management – $18.393 - $26.60/hour after training

Looking to work outdoors and protect our public spaces from pesky rodents and mosquitos? Join our Integrated Pest Management team and help keep Regina pest-free! Duties include mosquito control, herbicide application, and general maintenance tasks.

Education & Experience:

• Experience with insect, weed, and animal control preferred
• Valid Pesticide Applicators License is an asset

Pest Lab – $18.93 - $26.60/hour after training

Interested in science and environmental health? Join our Pest Lab team and help monitor insects and diseases that affect trees and public health! Duties include identifying pests, collecting samples, and supporting urban forestry health initiatives.

Education & Experience:

• Experience with insects and diseases related to urban forestry and human health
• Valid Pesticide Applicators License is an asset but not required

Parks Maintenance – $18.93/hour (up to $26.60/hour)

Love working outdoors and keeping parks and open spaces beautiful? Join our Parks Maintenance team and help maintain Regina’s green spaces! Duties include mowing, trimming, irrigation, graffiti removal, and operating a variety of landscaping tools.

Education & Experience:

• Experience using string trimmers, mowers, pruning saws, rototillers, and hand tools
• Valid Pesticide Applicators License is an asset but not required

Cemeteries – $18.93/hour (up to $26.60/hour)

Want to help maintain serene and respectful spaces for our departed loved ones? Join our Cemeteries team and care for Regina and Riverside Cemeteries! Duties include landscaping, irrigation, monument leveling, and operating turf equipment.

Education & Experience:

• Experience using string trimmers, mowers, pruning saws, and operating turf trucks

Irrigation Services – $18.93 - $26.60/hour after training

Love working with your hands and seeing the results of your hard work bloom? Join our Irrigation Services team and help keep Regina’s parks, athletic fields, and open spaces looking their best! Duties include shoveling and soil work, repair and replace irrigation lines, valves, sprinklers, and fittings, operate specialized irrigation tools and equipment and assist with overhauls of pumping systems, control equipment, meters, and sprinklers

Education & Experience:

• Experience or exposure to commercial irrigation equipment and experience using hand or power tools
• Able to Lift, push, pull and exert force carrying and moving equipment, material, and tools.
• Air brake or 1A would be and asset but not required

Athletic Fields – $18.93/hour (up to $26.60/hour)

Help keep our athletic fields in championship shape! These fields host thousands of athletes chasing wins and practicing for greatness—and you’ll play a key role in making sure they’re ready for game day. Duties include, maintaining top-quality turf and field conditions, assists with irrigation, mowing, and general upkeep, supports special events and field prep for tournaments

Education & Experience:

• Any Hands-on turf care such as (mowing, watering, fertilizing, aerating, seeding, sweeping)
• Field preparation such as (Line painting, sodding, leveling)
• Equipment Operation (tractors, sweepers, skid steers, mowers, hand tools)
• Able to Lift, push, pull and exert force carrying and moving equipment, material, and tools.
• Valid Pesticide Applicators License is an asset but not required
• Air brake or 1A would be and asset but not required
  
  

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application and tell us your top 3 preferred branches—and why they’re a great fit for you! Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone.

Note: All positions involve outdoor physical labour in all weather conditions and may require non-standard hours, including weekends.

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

For detailed job descriptions, CBAs, and application tips, visit our Applicant & Job Resources page.

Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted